Transmission Repair, in the Shop or in the Field

Transmission Repair, in the Shop or in the Field

A National Freightways truck went down on the side of the road in Nebraska with a transmission issue.  The transmission would not shift and was stuck in neutral.  They called Interstate PowerSystems in Lincoln, NE. Interstate’s Foreman performed a service call and was able to diagnose the transmission. He replaced the shift solenoids, shift knob and the air regulator filter and got the vehicle back in service. The customer was very pleased as he avoided a Tow bill , extended down time and was able to deliver his load on time.

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Innovative Programs to Improve Your Business

Innovative Programs to Improve Your Business

Patterson UTI Drilling Company had a filter delivery program for their operations in Pennsylvania, and wanted something similar in North Dakota. The Interstate PowerSystems Parts Department in Bismarck worked cooperatively with Interstate Corporate resources in Minneapolis, MN to put together a filter supply program that met the customer’s pricing needs, as well as provide top-tier service that ultimately exceeded the customer’s expectations. Today, Interstate provides filters for all Patterson drilling rigs in North Dakota and eastern Montana.

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Emergency Service Providers Have Their Own Emergency

Emergency Service Providers Have Their Own Emergency

The City of Tumwater, WA was in need of additional equipment for emergency services, and was taking delivery of their new fire truck from Appleton, WI. Unfortunately, they had a breakdown on the way home. The Interstate PowerSystems branch in Bismarck, ND was able to work them in quickly, accurately diagnose the problem, correct the issue, and get them back on the road.

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Keeping Your Show on the Road

Keeping Your Show on the Road

Tim Leppard of Team Ghost Riders came to Interstate’s facility in Minneapolis, MN late in July with low oil pressure. His extended sleeper truck was his home on the road, and his trailer was filled with the animals that were the stars of his show. He had a gig over the weekend, and needed to get his show on the road. Interstate PowerSystems was able to diagnose the issue and make temporary repairs to the vehicle so that they could make all of their scheduled shows. Once the shows were complete, Interstate got the needed parts and scheduled Tim’s truck for an overhaul at a time that worked best for him.

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Always Available for You

Always Available for You

Corey from Svee Trucking was in desperate need of some injector tubes over the Christmas holiday.  Corey could not find anybody that was open, or that was willing to open up to get him his parts. Corey got in touch with Interstate PowerSystems Parts Department in Minneapolis, MN. We came in and got Corey his parts so he could continue with his repair and get his truck back on the road ASAP.

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